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Hope Is an Open Window
February 26, 2021 By Carol Bumbalough, Missional Discipleship Program Director One winter night, my husband, Hal, opened our front door to turn on the Christmas lights and just as he stepped outside, a small brown bird flew into our dining room. Panicked and terrified, it quickly flew upstairs and landed in my office. We immediately…
Read MoreBut God
February 25, 2021 By Megan Teegarden, Associate Director of BUMC Kids DAILY READING Psalm 22:23-26 When I first sat down to write something about “hope in Christ,” I’ll be completely honest, there wasn’t a story or antidote that immediately came to my mind. My faith in Christ has always been secure, but I continued to…
Read MoreComforting Words
February 24, 2021 By Stephanie Smith, Adult Ministries Program Director DAILY READING Psalm 77 Have you ever had that moment when you’re reading a scripture and realized it speaks directly into your current moment? Far too often than I’d like to admit, I’ve gone through the motions of reading scripture, struggling to glean its application…
Read MoreThe Art of Pondering
February 23, 2021 By Ellen Garrett, Director of BUMC Kids DAILY READING Psalm 77:11-12 When I was young, one of my favorite memories was going camping with my family. Not having any electronics during those days, my parents would do a great job entertaining us with card games for rainy days and “made-up” games when…
Read More12. IDTTMWYTIM – Jeremiah 29:11
The staff learn some awesome facts about Black History Month, learn a new way to think about everyone’s favorite verse in Jeremiah, and recommend some things. Follow To the Table and the BUMC Student Ministry here: @tothetablebumcsm @bumcsm @lglfrench @a.c.jonesiv @mcknightowl @hannahlynn951 @masonleecaviness Timestamps: 0:07 Lee Cold Open 4:39 Black History Month Crash Course 17:43…
Read MoreListening Deeply
February 22, 2021 By Sharon Cox DAILY READING Ephesians 2:10 During this pandemic, I have been incredibly grateful for the ways in which life has slowed down with time for reflection and soul searching. As we enter the season of Lent, I find myself going deeper and finding ways to be more intentional about my…
Read MoreThe Anointing at Bethany (Dr. Davis Chappell)
This week’s preacher: Dr. Davis Chappell. We begin our series on the passion of Jesus called “Passion.” This series is the fifth in our year-long focus on intentional discipleship called “Walking with Jesus.” Learn how you can be more intentional in your walk with Jesus at bumc.net/journey. Our Scripture reading: Matthew 26:1-13
Read MoreThe Anointing at Bethany (Rev. Toi King)
This week’s preacher: Rev. Toi King. We begin our series on the passion of Jesus called “Passion.” This series is the fifth in our year-long focus on intentional discipleship called “Walking with Jesus.” Learn how you can be more intentional in your walk with Jesus at bumc.net/journey. Our Scripture reading: Matthew 26:1-13
Read MoreLove and Hope in Action
February 20, 2021 By Caleigh McGilchrist, Digital Content Coordinator DAILY READING Matthew 9:2-13 During this past year, I have started to see God in a new light. I’ve wrestled with beliefs and different passages in the Bible for the first time. I’ve questioned different aspects of my faith. It’s been scary at times, but I…
Read MoreGiving Up
February 19, 2021 By Herschel French DAILY READING When I was in seminary, as Lent approached, I was playing Euchre with some of my friends in the dorm. We started talking about what each of us were giving up for Lent. It was the typical stuff– sugar, television, caffeine, etc. It was a pretty light-hearted…
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